September 24 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

September 24, 2023 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Rising” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band                                                                                      

Call to Worship - Gretchen Letterman

The Holy Spirit calls us from many places.
            Some of us come from busy homes with many people.
Some of us live alone.
            Together we are the family of God.
Yet we all come to this same place;
            All of us seeking God’s presence in our lives,
All of us seeking God’s presence with each other
            Together we are the family of God.
Let’s worship God together! 

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Gretchen Letterman

…..The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you. 

Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band 

Moment for All Ages - Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Worship Song: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band  

Invitation to Offering - Ken Young  

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

Giver of Life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors.  Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay.  Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for good in your world.  Amen.

Offertory Song: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Ken Young                                   

1st Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 - Ken Young 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Charting Our Course” - Ginny Ellis

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis 

Announcements (please see below for complete list) - Ginny Ellis

Final Song: “Glorious Day” - FPC Praise Band  

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                                                  

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Announcements

Today, September 24

  • A Stephen Minister, wearing a blue stole, is available at the close of this service. 

  • New Member Inquirer’s Class is immediately after this service (10 a.m.) in the Chapel

  • We want your feedback! To complete a Worship Service Evaluation, use this link!

Monday, September 25

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom

  • Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

  • Stated Session Meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, September 27

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center  

Thursday, September 28

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Suite

Friday, September 29

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom

Sunday, October 1

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • Faith Journey class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-202

  • Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center

  • Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room  S-206

  • Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205

  • Visioning Conversation # 1, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Upcoming Events:

  • Sunday, October 8, Visioning Conversation # 2, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Wednesday, October 11, Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP (no later than October 6) by calling the Church Office

  • Wednesday, October 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner and 6:10 p.m., Kids’ Choir

Amy McCutcheon